Registered Nurse III, Acute Care - OB - Part Time

Bassett Healthcare Network • Village of Cooperstown, NY

16h

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse III, Acute Care delivers safe, patient-focused nursing care using the nursing process. The role assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates care according to patients’ needs and works with interdisciplinary teams. The RN III ensures care complies with applicable standards, regulations, statutes, and state and federal law, and serves as a resource for staff and clinicians. The position provides care to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with the nurse’s educational preparation.

The RN III also supports clinical and operational problem-solving, quality improvement, nursing research, and the application of research findings in practice. The nurse may act as a charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor when assigned, and helps develop the skills of new staff members and students. Care is delivered ethically and without discrimination, while protecting patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights.

This is a part-time position. The stated pay range is USD $43.48 to $64.23 per hour. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible full-time RN positions; the posting does not specify a bonus amount for this part-time role.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or a vocational/technical diploma from a professional nursing program.
• At least 3 years of registered nurse experience, including at least 1 year in a relevant practice area.
• Ability to perform as a preceptor.
• Current New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification within 6 months.
• RNs who do not currently hold a BSN or higher degree in nursing must meet New York State BSN-in-10 educational requirements, including completing a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing within the timeframe required by applicable state law and regulations, unless exempt.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described: medium work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching; frequent fit testing; and constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing or computer-monitor use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous experience in a charge nurse or leadership role.
• Additional certifications may be needed based on department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care based on patient needs.
• Provide nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings, consistent with educational preparation.
• Collect, analyze, and accurately record relevant patient health data.
• Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems and individualized expected outcomes.
• Develop plans of care describing interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implement and document interventions appropriate to diagnoses or patient problems.
• Evaluate patients’ progress toward identified goals.
• Follow approved, research-based practice standards.
• Direct and supervise patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel according to department guidelines.
• Consider safety and use equipment, materials, and resources effectively and cost-consciously in managing patient care.
• Act as charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor when assigned; function in a charge nurse or leadership capacity as required by the practice arena.
• Write progress notes that demonstrate understanding of patient status and progress toward goals.
• Precept new staff members or students effectively.
• Advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensure patients have signed informed consent for indicated procedures.
• Act ethically on behalf of patients and adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of practice.
• Provide proof of current licensure validation and complete required unit credentialing, training, and competency validation by applicable deadlines.
• Participate in the required annual educational activity for the applicable pathway and provide documented evidence.
• Demonstrate clinical and operational problem-solving ability.
• Participate in departmental and institutional quality improvement processes as assigned.
• Provide one required annual in-service for coworkers and document the activity.
• Lead a performance improvement initiative, demonstrating organization and follow-through.
• Participate in nursing research and support inquiry, research-based practice, and advancement of nursing science.
• Help identify clinical problems requiring investigation, assist with structured data collection, and partner with senior nurses to apply research findings in clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with an employer match.
• Sign-on bonus is offered for eligible full-time RN positions; current Bassett Healthcare Network employees are not eligible. Benefit offerings may vary by location and position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree